Certified Grad Interns

City of Indianapolis and Marion County • Indianapolis, IN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Marion County Public Defender Agency seeks law school students who have completed the required prerequisites of Professional Responsibility and have graduated from law school. These students apply for certification through the Indiana State Board of Law Examiners. Once certified, they appear in Court in all pretrial matters, trial, and sentencing hearings with the supervision of a practicing Public Defender.

Requirements

• Must be a law school graduate.
• Must have completed the required prerequisites of Professional Responsibility.
• Must be eligible to take the next Bar examination being offered after graduation.
• Must have the ability to utilize computer technology.

Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents, memorandums, briefs, and motions on given issues for Public Defender's approval and filing.
• Researching legal issues to effectively present the clients position.
• Interviewing victims, witnesses, and police officers to prepare cases for trial and/or plea agreements.
• Appearing in Court supervised by Public Defenders to conduct preliminary matters such as bond reductions, initial hearings, pre-trials, and plea agreements.
• Appearing in Court, supervised by Public Defenders, to represent clients at jury trials, court trials, or in more complicated preliminary matters.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern